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New School Jerseys

We are so excited to have our new school jerseys. We are also delighted that they have been sponsored by a very local business Ballyheerin Stud Farm.

The children designed the jerseys and they were all so excited to try them on…and then to wear them to our first ever Seven-a-side soccer competition in Ballyare.

The Senior class travelled to Ballyare and took part in the seven-a-side blitz. They played four games – winning one, drawing two and loosing one. We were delighted with their performance and very proud of all of the children.

Thank you so much to the parents who travelled with us to coach and support our children. We all had a fantastic day.

Thank you so much again to Ballyheerin Stud Farm for sponsoring our very professional jerseys.

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Halloween Show & School Service

Well done to all of the children on their lovely Halloween show.

The Junior class performed a selection of Halloween songs and poems.

The Senior class performed their very first Dráma i Gaeilge “Cochaillín Dearg”!

Thank you so much to Fr Pat McGarvey and to Rev David Griscome for the lovely school service which took place before the show, and to the parents who helped to provide refreshments afterwards. Go raibh maith agaibh uilig.

 

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Storm Ophelia

The first hurricane on record to reach this far north in the Atlantic arrived in Ireland on Monday 16th Oct 2017. It had become an Extra-Tropical Storm when it reached our shores, but still carried hurricane force winds. It arrived in the South of the country and made its way up the country throughout the day.

By Monday evening, the storm had arrived in Donegal. The winds blew strong throughout the night. It was quiet again on Tuesday morning. Lots of trees were knocked down and there was damage to buildings through the country. Luckily , there was little damage in Fanad.

The Dept of Education instructed all schools to close on Monday 16th Oct and to remain closed on Tuesday 17th Oct in order for councils to clear roads and ensure safety for schools.

We all learned so much from Hurricane Ophelia.

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Cross Country Athletics

Children from Ballyheerin NS travelled to Milford AC to take part in the Inter-schools Cross Country Athletics competition. Five children from our senior class and three children from our Junior class took part. All of the children did fantastic in their individual races. We were proud of them all. We were really delighted when Shane finished in a medal position in the U11 – 1000 metres race. Congratulations Shane ! Maith thú!

Thank you to parents Patrick and Lorraine for travelling with and supporting the children at the competition.

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Dental Health Talk

Ann, our Dental Health nurse visited the school in September to talk to all of the children about dental health. She explained the different types of teeth we have and discussed what we use them for, with lots of questions from the children!

Ann, then showed us how to brush our teeth properly…beginning at the side of our lower back teeth and moving right around to the other side of the mouth. Then, brushing all along the bite from the lower back right around to the other side. Then , moving to the inside of the lower teeth and brushing around again.

Then, doing all of the same on the upper teeth. Total time, around two minutes.

The children enjoyed the lesson on Dental health and feel more confident about minding their teeth now.

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Activities in Ballyheerin NS

Dance Class: 

We have fun dance class with Teresa on Mondays 11:30 – 12:30pm, in Nov and Dec

Music Class:

We have Piano, Fiddle, Tin Whistle & Singing class, from Halloween onwards.

Swimming:

We will go swimming in Meevagh Dive Centre on Friday afternoons in May and June.

Computer Classes:
We have Computer Classes in the second term.

Bible Stories:
We will have Bible Stories with Eugen or Claire once a month.

Assembly:
We have school assembly on Fridays at 11am. Children receive Student of the week certificates. The children can also bring a small toy to school on Friday.

Credit Union:
The children can save with the Swilly Mulroy Credit Union each Tuesday morning in school.

GAA Skills:

We have GAA Skills with Manus on Mondays from 9:30 – 11:00am
September & October

Athletics:

We have Athletics coaching every Friday with Cranford AC in our second term

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Back to School Newsletter 2017

Scoil Choluim Ballyheerin NS

School Newsletter 

September 2017

Welcome back !

As we begin our new school year we’d like to welcome all of the children, teachers and staff back to school. We hope you all had a fantastic Summer holiday and we look forward to a great year ahead!

Ballyheerin NS is still open for Enrolment throughout the school year. We would be delighted to welcome any new children aged 4- 12 to our school. Call 074 91 59526.

Class Teachers:

Junior Class: Múinteoir Gráinne Corry

Senior Class: Múinteoir Aoife McElwaine

Learning Support: Múinteoir Máire McClafferty & Múinteoir Roisín McCauley

School Books: The school has purchased all of your child’s school books, including copybooks. Cost per child: Junior €50 Senior €55. Due before the end of September.

School Holidays:

Term 1:  Halloween 27th Oct-Tues 7th Nov ; Christmas 22rd Dec – 8th Jan

Term 2: Midterm 15th & 16th Feb ; Easter 23rd March – 9th April

Term 3: Bank Holidays 7th May & 4th June ; Summer Closing 26th June

School Times:

School begins each morning at 9:20am. Doors will be locked at 9:30am.

School finishes for Infants at 2pm and for all other children at 3pm.

Children should be collected from the side gate at the Church carpark.

Junior Infants will finish at 12pm each day from 1st Sept – 9th Sept.

Healthy lunch:

We have a healthy food policy in Ballyheerin NS. Children who eat well have a much more productive and happy day in school. A copy of our food policy is available in the office.

Uniform: We have a Uniform Box in the office where you can leave/take second-hand uniforms at any time.

Thank you:A special thanks to Damien O’Doherty , our caretaker, who looked after the school during the Summer and who has it looking so tidy, clean and fresh, both outside and inside! We really appreciate it Damien! Go raibh maith agat!

We look forward to a great year ahead!

le meas

Aoife McElwaine, Principal Ballyheerin

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Fun Day

We had a fantastic Fun Day on Thursday 22nd June. Thank you so much to Múinteoir Gráinne who organised lots of fun activities and games for all of the children. We all had so much fun. Thanks so much also to our super secretary Fidelma , who was our resident BBQ chef for the afternoon! She made yummy burgers and sausages for everyone, and also wafers and ice-cream ! A real treat for all of the children and staff. Thanks so much to Lorcán for the loan of the BBQ.

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End of Year Service

We had a lovely End of Year Service in Ballyheerin Chapel with Fr Pat McGarvey , Rev David Griscome and Fr Richard. The children sang beautifully. Thank you to all of the parents for providing refreshments for everyone. Thanks also to our three priests for celebrating our end of year with us , and also for the great game of football in our school yard afterwards !

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HB Fun Day

Bhí am ar dóigh ar fad againn ag an HB Fun Day i Scoil Mhuire Caiseal ar an Aoine. D’ith muid uachar reoite agus glóthach, cacaí agus brioscaí ! Cheannaigh muid leabhair agus breagáin! D’imir muid peil agus bhí muid ag léimní ar preabchaisleáin ! Ach, an rud is fearr faoin lá ná go bhfuair muid uilig seans súgradh le páistí ó na scoileanna eile i gceantar Fhánada. Go raibh míle maith agaibh Scoil Mhuire Caiseal don chuireadh chuig an HB Fun Day. Tá súil againn go mbeidh sé ar siúl arais an bhlian seo chugainn.